A drive or walk through almost any residential neighborhood in the United States reveals a number of commonalities among the houses and sites surrounding them. What is usually seen (Figure 1—1) is a one – or two-story house surrounded by an expanse of lawn and various plantings. Regardless of the size of the site, the […]
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The Typical Residential Site
INTRODUCTION Those who deal with the design and development of residential landscapes are concerned with three important and unique aspects of each project: (1) the client, (2) the site, and (3) the home. No two clients, no two sites, and no two homes are the same. Each client has his or her own set of […]
Philosophical Framework
CHAPTER 1 The Typical Residential Site CHAPTER 2 Outdoor RoomsCHAPTER 3 Sustainable Design This section of the book offers a philosophical framework for residential site design. There are numerous approaches and theories to residential site design that range from minimal site development to the elaborate garden settings that are oases from the bustle of urban […]
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American single-family homes
The site that adjoins most American single-family homes is a principal component of the residential environment. It is frequently larger in area than the house itself and is more visible to the public than the interior of the house. The landscape surrounding a residence is more than just a piece of land. It is frequently […]